Troy Aikman expresses admiration for 49ers, hints at desire to play for rival team

marca.com October 31, 2024, 04:01 PM UTC

Summary: Troy Aikman, a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, recently expressed a desire to play for the San Francisco 49ers, a historic rival. He praised the team's head coach and their physical style of play, which he finds reminiscent of his own Cowboys era.

Aikman's comments come as the Cowboys continue to struggle, having not reached the NFC Championship Game since 1995. The 49ers, under coach Kyle Shanahan, are currently a strong playoff contender, recently defeating the Cowboys 30-24.

The Cowboys face increasing pressure as fans question the team's future and leadership. Speculation about potential changes, including a new head coach, is growing as the season progresses.

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